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Sustainable Straw: A Charming House Displays Eco-Ingenuity

Tucson Weekly | October 24, 2008

Carolyn Roberts' warm and cozy home only cost about $50,000 to build and generates a measly $35 monthly in utility bills.

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Tags: environment, straw, sustainability, homes, construction

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